Safety Manager, Mission Critical

JE Dunn; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Safety Manager for our Advanced Facilities team. You will lead the field safety program across construction projects, monitor compliance, and help the site teams apply government policies and company safety standards.

You will deliver training, perform safety audits, and drive injury-prevention strategies while partnering with project leadership. A bachelor’s degree in safety/health or construction field and 8+ years of experience are required, with a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field.
• 8+ years construction safety experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manages and implements the field safety program and team for construction projects.
• Communicates safety philosophies and values to site teams to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Interprets company, owner and government safety policies and recommendations.
• Compiles accident statistics and performs trend analysis to address hazards.
• Administers drug and alcohol testing per company and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts regular safety audits and documents hazards with recommended abatements.
• Leads safety training strategies and records training activities.

Skills

Safety leadership

MS Office

Field safety operations

Team management

Education

BS in Safety/Construction

Tools

Safety software

Job description

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Council Bluffs, IA, US Omaha, NE, US, 68118

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiringinspired people, giving theminteresting and challenging work, enabling themwithinnovative tools, and letting themshare in the company’s rewards, we’ve found asustainable way to growin our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you’ll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Safety Manager will manage and implement the field safety program and team for construction projects. This position will be responsible for monitoring construction projects, compiling accident statistics and interpreting government policies and recommendations. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SAFETY MANAGER FAMILY - CORE

• Manages and implements the field safety program and team for construction projects.
• Communicates safety philosophies and values of the Company with safety team members, construction site foreman, superintendents, and project managers to ensure understanding, compliance and acceptance of the Company’s safety programs and policies.
• Acts as a resource to help field and office staff interpret company, owner and government policies and recommendations.
• Compiles accident statistics, trending analysis and recommend changes or additions to the safety program(s) to address identified trends.
• Administers and monitors Company drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company, federal and state requirements.
• Implements accident and incident reporting protocols to ensure that the project team submits information and reports through the proper channels in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance to Safety team members in accident or incident investigations to ensure the investigation is properly documented and reported and the abatements are implemented properly.
• Works closely with the external insurance company contacts in reporting and managing safety-related claims and assists Safety team members in monitoring medical treatment of injured employees.
• Conducts regular safety audits of construction projects. Identifies, documents and recommends abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions. Issues reports to field superintendent and project management staff detailing hazards and abatement techniques. Follows-up with the superintendent to ensure safety issues were abated in a timely manner.
• May develop and implement training strategies and processes to support training objectives.
• May partner with leadership to develop needs assessments, gap analyses and strategic training plans.
• May analyze training needs to develop new and improve existing training programs.
• May develop effective training methods such as digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on-the-job training.
• May assist with identifying and implementing technologies to enhance effective learning experiences.
• May monitor company safety metrics and identify areas for training improvement and intervention.
• May provide in-person and virtual training sessions and ensure training record retention.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communications skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
• Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Advanced).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Knowledge of various testing protocols for environmental hazards.
• Proficiency in required construction technology (Intermediate).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Knowledge of various testing protocols for noise and contaminants.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 8+ years construction safety experience (Required).
• 0-2 years team lead or team management experience (Required).
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***

Requisition ID: 64921

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

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